City College, Turning Heads pair up for fashion showcase

A unique and inspirational fashion showcase tonight features designs from at-risk youth from the Turning Heads organization who were paired with aspiring fashion designers from City College of San Francisco.

Eight design duos were allotted 24 hours total over six weeks to create upscale eveningwear from used clothing donated by Goodwill. By using only recycled garments, the participants have highlighted the creativity that can be accomplished with environmental conservation in mind.

Turning Heads is a San Francisco nonprofit organization that promotes youth empowerment through vocational arts and entrepreneurship education. Aimed at young women of color who live in high-risk neighborhoods, Turning Heads provides necessary skills and experience to transition into the professional and creative world.

“It’s so crazy to think that I am a designer, but we are actually doing that – designing a garment,” said Nancy, a Turning Heads participating student. She feels that this experience has reinforced the idea that she can do whatever she puts her mind to. Diane Green, department chair at CCSF, believes that for her students the collaboration offers, “a wonderful opportunity to fulfill a commitment to community service while honing their design skills under the tutelage of a ‘master instructor.’ ”

Wells Fargo is the proud sponsor of this eco-friendly, fashionable partnership. Tracy Curtis, president of Wells Fargo’s San Francisco market, hopes that students “can expand their horizons and learn more about how they can continue to pursue their dreams in the world of fashion design, and that their mentors from CCSF are able to further develop their own leadership skills.”

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